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I am a U.S. citizen, and my foreign spouse, who is a green card holder, recently immigrated in December 2023. In 2024, she lived and worked in a different state than where I reside, using an out-of-state address for tax purposes. Despite not being legally separated, we have no shared financial... View More 
answered on Feb 26, 2025
More information is needed. Does she have Conditional resident status? Does she intend to file for naturalization? When does she plan to file for naturalization? Do you intend to remain married? I strongly recommend an appointment or Zoom Conference with a competent and experienced immigration... View More
I am doing my masters in an online course in the US. I applied for a student visa and was rejected in May. I believe the reason was financial concerns but I can't be sure. I was never told. I am now applying for a fiance visa as my fiance got a job in the US and we are planning to get married.... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2024
Tell the truth. If you still have anxiety and concerns, then hire a competent immigration attorney to provide advice and instruction. Good luck.
My parents went back to america,im an us citizen,im missng school,abusive parents
answered on Jun 12, 2024
Do you have proof of your citizenship? I agree with my colleague, but make sure that you know that you are a U.S. citizen so that Citizen Services can help you. Phone first!
I wonder if it will be counted as earned income and whether it will violate my visa status.
You pay to start the challenge, let's say complete 20,000 in 3 days. The total prize is the entrance money split among those who actually completed it. I am talking about apps like... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2023
More information is needed. Who is providing the fitness challenge? Your employer?
If not, then the question is whether you are automatically being compensated, how, and by whom? Are you simply taking a risk, much like the lottery? Tourists are allowed to gamble at a casino. How is this... View More
Wife, Nigerian conditional permanent resident. Applied to remove conditions. 3 year extension letter provided by uscis.
answered on Nov 25, 2023
I agree, but it would be best for your wife to seek naturalization if the processing time to obtain conditional residence has succeeded more than three years since she became conditional resident status.
I strongly recommend an appointment with a company and experienced immigration attorney... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2023
More information is needed. Show the documentation from the incident, or discuss the situation, to/with an attorney at a paid Zoom Meeting with a competent immigration and visa attorney if you are sincerely interested in visiting or immigrating to the U.S.
It is unclear whether you may need... View More
because we thought that there’s no need for that as he will fall under derivatives but unfortunately, upon our researching since my husband is a US citizen he should file form I130 separately for me and our son however, my case already reached NVC and i was already Documentarily qualified. We... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2023
More information is needed. It is unclear whether your son qualifies as a derivative citizen. Likely, action should have been taken sooner.
I strongly recommend an appointment or zoom meeting with a competent and experience attorney, so that you can discuss this matter and how your family... View More
The immigration officials discovered we had been living apart for a few months, I had been supporting my wife %100 financially, no children, no joint bank accounts. She left w/o discussing it with me just after she got a job. We hadn’t yet taken any steps to attempt a reconciliation. Should we... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2023
If USCIS FDNS visited and you now have an interview, you ought to hire an experienced immigration attorney.
Everything that you say may be held against you. It’s unclear what was said at the visit. Perhaps, you both need separate attorneys.
Surprise USCIS home visit by two agents. They find the couple unexpectedly separated for 3 months. They interview both the petitioner and her sponsor in their separate homes. Two days later they contact the American sponsor and ask to meet again for follow up questions. How bad has the... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2023
It seems that no effort was made to update the USCIS, but there is likely a reason why the USCIS referred the matter to the Fraud Unit for investigation. I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before there are any other complications. A finding... View More
I have 2 kids born in the us.
answered on Oct 27, 2023
Your children must not only be 21 years of age to petition, but also willing to petition you and be able to support you based upon the minimum level of income required based upon three years of tax returns.
Such actions may not necessarily take place unless they qualify and are willing to... View More
Still waiting for the Fiancée visa interview at the Cd Juarez consulate. My Fiancée is here with me on a tourist visa. If we get married now, will that affect the application for her green card?
answered on Oct 16, 2023
If she uses a B2 visa, when she intends to marry and immigrate, then this can result in complications for the admission, adjustment and/K1 visa. It may even effectively doom the engagement.
I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference with a competent and experienced immigration,... View More
After appeal, my case was remanded from AAO back to USCIS. How long does USCIS take to issue a new decision. I-140 case.
answered on Oct 8, 2023
As long as it wants. It may make another decision depending upon how the decision is worded, which may require another appeal. Your only option, if an unacceptable delay takes place, is to file a writ of mandamus in Federal Court to demand a decision.
Yet, there may be other options, so... View More
I was an illegal resident since I was 1 years old until I got approved for DACA when I was 16 years old. An year later, due to a death in the family, my parents decided to go back to Mexico and I did not apply for advance parole. My DACA expired and I was not old enough to make my own decision in... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2023
The law creates complications. The law presumes that you have immigrant intent, so being approved for a visitor visa seems very questionable. There may be other reasons to deny the visa application.
I strongly recommend an teleconference or Zoom Meeting with a competent and experienced... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2023
A non-immigrant visa waiver applicant at the airport who has immigrant intent should be denied admission as a matter of law. To better understand the legal process, I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent, ethical, and experienced immigration attorney before you take any further... View More
Can someone who entered US with immigrant visa & has already paid the $220 green card processing fee leave US before receiving their green card in the mail? Because he is a student in the middle of the school term.
He is a student in the middle of the schools term. His mom will stay... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2023
No. If you leave too soon, you can abandon your lawful permanent resident status, especially, if you never get the card in the first place. It can take a while for the card to arrive.
You need to establish yourself as a lawful permanent resident by living and working in the United States,... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2023
Extensions of visitor visas may create concern on future trips to the U.S. If the extension is denied, then this can cause challenges during future visits or visitor visa renewals.
If you value your parents periodic visits, then you ought to avoid using them as baby sitters unless they are... View More
It is a family member, who despite our best efforts became very verbally abusive to my elderly parents, demanding things like for us to pay for her trips, and driving school. We already providing her with a lot more than basic sponsorship requires, because she is a family. Now, if she does not get... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2023
If proven, blackmail and/or extortion are crimes if proven. Contact police. Explain the situation. Decide whether to file a complaint; get an order of protection. Seek assistance from an attorney before you approach police.
He was found guilty of Malice, assault and felony murder. And charged with life with out parole under the state of Georgia judge. He is currently serving time and has been for over a few years now, but recently went in front of a immigration judge and has been ordered to be removed back to Jamaica... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2023
This seems like a complicated situation that must be described better before anyone can understand and answer.
First, how are you related to to the person with the immigration problem? Second, what, if anything, were they arrested and what exact offense(s) (law) were they arrested for,... View More
I WENT TO UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW
HARLINGEN IMMIGRATION COURT AND WAS GIVEN THIS APPLICATION
answered on Aug 16, 2023
That’s for you to decide! You are now in removal proceedings being charged with deportation or inadmissibility. If you lose, most foreigners often never get another chance!
It is unclear if you qualify to seek asylum, Convention Against Torture relief, or Withholding. Each have limits,... View More
As a Canadian citizen, am I allowed to establish an LLC in the US and get paid via 1099 instead of W-2? I would be in contract with a US-based sponsor for my TN visa of course. Based on what I read, I cannot sponsor myself using an LLC that I establish in the US, but I would not be doing that.
answered on Aug 13, 2023
If you are employed for more than 183 days, then you are a tax resident. If you are employed in TN status, then you are not an independent contractor, so the W-2 form is the appropriate form, not the 1099.
Creating a company can cause confusion as to whether you are engaged in employment... View More
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